Brian Dean Marsh

Brian Dean Marsh, age 61, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, after a long illness.   He was born in Grove City, PA on February 15, 1959, to Dean Elmer Marsh and Margaret Ann Dye. Brian loved his family, his many friends and his dog, Bella.  He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and most importantly, he was a devoted follower of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He graduated from Belen High School and the University of New Mexico.  Brian's career was with the Head Injury Foundation of New Mexico and he was a Special Education Teacher. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Dean and Margaret Ann Marsh; and nephew, Dean Thomas Marsh.  Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Kelly; his daughter, Chelsea (Philip) Johnston, of Broken Arrow, OK; brothers, Brad (Lisa) Marsh, Todd (Tonya) Marsh, all of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Reverand Gayle (Robyn) Marsh, of St. Paul, MN; nephews,  Curtis (Shannon) of Cherry Hills, NJ, Justin (Kali) of Henderson, NV, Derek and Cory, both of Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law, Dara (Ray) Bell, of Albuquerque, NM; brother-in-law, Kurt (Debbie) Gaar, of Leander, TX; nieces, Amber (Dustin) Malin, of Aurora, CO, and Brooke (Nathan) Bever, of Taylor, TX; 5 great nieces and 2 great nephews.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020, 2:00 PM, Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.  The family is requesting that those attending the service wear orange in honor of Brian's loyalty to the Cleveland Browns.  Interment will take place at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations in Brian's honor to the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson's disease or to the charity of your choice.